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Renovated Liszt Academy Of Music In Budapest To Reopen Next Week
- 17 Oct 2013 10:45 AM
- community & culture
After ten years of renovation, the Liszt Academy of Music will reopen on October 22, the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice announced on Tuesday. The reopening of the famous institution, founded in 1875, will also mark the 202nd birth anniversary of its founder, Franz Liszt. The academy nurtures the cultural heritage of Franz Liszt, Zoltán Kodály, Béla Bartok and Ernő Dohnányi.
Xpat Opinion: Divided Opposition Uniting In Hungary For October 23
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading liberal commentator believes that the joint celebration of the anniversary of the 56 revolution is just window-dressing, with the main opposition forces intending to ignore the leaders of minor groupings, while claiming the votes of their followers.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Sólyom Airlines Stranded Before Take-Off
- 14 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
A business daily calls dreamers all those who believed for a moment that the amateurish adventure called Sólyom Airways was viable.Napi Gazdaság asserts that the attempt to set up a new Hungarian air company was doomed to failure from the very start, and that is why the over 70 staff members, mostly former MALÉV employees have to find new jobs after having worked unpaid since September.
Britannica International School In Budapest To Host World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round
- 9 Oct 2013 12:10 PM
- specials
Britannica International School is hosting the regional round - the first ever held in Budapest - of the World Scholar’s Cup academic tournament this coming Saturday, 12 October. This premier international academic event attracts students from all over the world, resulting in what it calls "a global community of future scholars and leaders.
Zipcar Founder Gives Guest Lecture At CEU Business School In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The ink had not yet dried on the Series A funding that would propel Zipcar to become the world’s largest carsharing company when one of its founders, Robin Chase, decided to send her customers an email that would keep her up most of the night.
Invitation: The Second Entrepreneurship Summit, CEU Business School Budapest, 26 September
- 25 Sep 2013 7:00 AM
- business
The Second Entrepreneurship Summit aims to bridge the gap between being passionate about a potential business venture and making it a reality by educating and inspiring young professionals. The Summit will lay the groundwork for these young professionals by stimulating ideas and honing skills through roundtables and case studies featuring knowledgeable business speakers.
Video: Roger Waters ‘The Wall’ Live In Budapest, Hungary (25 Aug 2013) - Full Concert
- 23 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- video
Roger Waters, the co-founder and principal songwriter of the archetypal progressive band Pink Floyd, has announced the return of the historic production of “The Wall” to Europe in 2013. His aural and visual masterpiece of alienation and transformation will be performed in its entirety featuring a full band and state-of-the-art production. “The Wall” live has played 192 shows around the world to ...
Invitation: 4th European String Quartet Festival, Károlyi Castle, Hungary, 20 - 22 September
- 20 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You are cordially invited to attend the 4th European String Quartet Festival at the Károly Kastély in Fehérvárcsurgó (near Székesfehérvár),on Friday, Saturday & Sunday - September 20, 21 & 22. Four concerts are planned (3 evening & 1 afternoon) , featuring quartets from France, Czech Republic and Hungary. The Sunday afternoon concert is a Family Concert,. In addition there will be open ...
Invitation: Sweet Days In Budapest, 20 - 22 September
- 19 Sep 2013 12:55 PM
- food & drink
Hungary's annual festival of chocolate and sweets will be held for at Millenáris in Buda, this year it's all focused on dark chocolate. Switzerland is the guest country at this the 3rd such sweet event, and will exhibit world famous Swiss chocolates, plus several sweets manufactures from Switzerland will introduce themselves and aim to entertain visitors with lectures and product demos.
Renovated Liszt Academy Of Music In Budapest To Reopen Next Week
- 17 Oct 2013 10:45 AM
- community & culture
After ten years of renovation, the Liszt Academy of Music will reopen on October 22, the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice announced on Tuesday. The reopening of the famous institution, founded in 1875, will also mark the 202nd birth anniversary of its founder, Franz Liszt. The academy nurtures the cultural heritage of Franz Liszt, Zoltán Kodály, Béla Bartok and Ernő Dohnányi.
Xpat Opinion: Divided Opposition Uniting In Hungary For October 23
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading liberal commentator believes that the joint celebration of the anniversary of the 56 revolution is just window-dressing, with the main opposition forces intending to ignore the leaders of minor groupings, while claiming the votes of their followers.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Sólyom Airlines Stranded Before Take-Off
- 14 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
A business daily calls dreamers all those who believed for a moment that the amateurish adventure called Sólyom Airways was viable.Napi Gazdaság asserts that the attempt to set up a new Hungarian air company was doomed to failure from the very start, and that is why the over 70 staff members, mostly former MALÉV employees have to find new jobs after having worked unpaid since September.
Britannica International School In Budapest To Host World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round
- 9 Oct 2013 12:10 PM
- specials
Britannica International School is hosting the regional round - the first ever held in Budapest - of the World Scholar’s Cup academic tournament this coming Saturday, 12 October. This premier international academic event attracts students from all over the world, resulting in what it calls "a global community of future scholars and leaders.
Zipcar Founder Gives Guest Lecture At CEU Business School In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The ink had not yet dried on the Series A funding that would propel Zipcar to become the world’s largest carsharing company when one of its founders, Robin Chase, decided to send her customers an email that would keep her up most of the night.
Invitation: The Second Entrepreneurship Summit, CEU Business School Budapest, 26 September
- 25 Sep 2013 7:00 AM
- business
The Second Entrepreneurship Summit aims to bridge the gap between being passionate about a potential business venture and making it a reality by educating and inspiring young professionals. The Summit will lay the groundwork for these young professionals by stimulating ideas and honing skills through roundtables and case studies featuring knowledgeable business speakers.
Video: Roger Waters ‘The Wall’ Live In Budapest, Hungary (25 Aug 2013) - Full Concert
- 23 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- video
Roger Waters, the co-founder and principal songwriter of the archetypal progressive band Pink Floyd, has announced the return of the historic production of “The Wall” to Europe in 2013. His aural and visual masterpiece of alienation and transformation will be performed in its entirety featuring a full band and state-of-the-art production. “The Wall” live has played 192 shows around the world to ...
Invitation: 4th European String Quartet Festival, Károlyi Castle, Hungary, 20 - 22 September
- 20 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You are cordially invited to attend the 4th European String Quartet Festival at the Károly Kastély in Fehérvárcsurgó (near Székesfehérvár),on Friday, Saturday & Sunday - September 20, 21 & 22. Four concerts are planned (3 evening & 1 afternoon) , featuring quartets from France, Czech Republic and Hungary. The Sunday afternoon concert is a Family Concert,. In addition there will be open ...
Invitation: Sweet Days In Budapest, 20 - 22 September
- 19 Sep 2013 12:55 PM
- food & drink
Hungary's annual festival of chocolate and sweets will be held for at Millenáris in Buda, this year it's all focused on dark chocolate. Switzerland is the guest country at this the 3rd such sweet event, and will exhibit world famous Swiss chocolates, plus several sweets manufactures from Switzerland will introduce themselves and aim to entertain visitors with lectures and product demos.